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Research at SUTD

Find out how SUTD's researchers flourish in our vast research ecosystem, making discoveries and breakthroughs in the sciences, architecture, engineering, and more—with the power of design, AI and technology.
Happenings

Latest highlights

Stay up-to-date on recent happenings within our SUTD research community.

Research news
6 October 2026
In rain and darkness, how should self-driving cars trust their sensors?
30 September 2026
SUTD researchers develop robot that falls like a maple seed and sails like a boat
30 September 2026
New AI framework to help machines understand 3D spaces in finer detail
30 June 2026
Modern life may be outpacing the human mind
Research capabilities

Our foundation for excellence

SUTD’s ecosystem of dedicated faculty, innovative research centres and myriad facilities let researchers turn their ambitious pursuits into world-changing outcomes.

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Research centres
Learn more about our vast array of research centres and state-of-the-art facilities.
Faculty research areas
Search among our diverse faculty by research area, and find out which of their focuses align with yours.
NEW INSIGHTS

Publication spotlight

Explore published works by our faculty, researchers, students and alumni, from thought-provoking findings to breakthrough discoveries.
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Factors influencing older adults’ intention to use social chatbots: examining technology acceptance, anthropomorphism, authenticity, and artificial intelligence social interaction

SUTD authors: Sou Ka Lon, Yow Wei Quin, Matthew Lau Zhi Yuan, Ouyang Fuxi
Human or AI? Comparing design thinking assessments by teaching assistants and bots

SUTD authors: Sumbul Khan, Liow Wei Ting, Ricky Ang Lay Kee
MariOT Matrix for maritime cybersecurity

SUTD authors: Tay Wei Liang Andy, Awais Yousaf, Feng Lu, Zhou Jianying
Research programmes & fellowships

Opportunities for you

Discover exciting research opportunities and programmes that will open up a new world of experience to you.
Research programmes amp fellowships
Economic Development Board Industrial Postgraduate Programme (EDB IPP)

EDB-IPP trainees are provided with postgraduate training in a corporate R&D environment through EDB’s partnership with companies and locally-based universities (such as SUTD). Learn more

TL@SUTD Seed Research Programme

Established by the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and SUTD, Temasek Laboratories @ Singapore University of Technology and Design (TL@SUTD) undertakes cutting-edge R&D of defence and security applications, while empowering technical and human talent capabilities in critical research areas. Learn more

SUTD-ZJU Research Collaboration

SUTD collaborates with Zhejiang University (ZJU) for intellectual minds from both institutions to advance research boundaries together. This research collaboration provides different grants to fund various projects and innovations relevant to real-world challenges. Learn more

Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF) Fellowship

The Singapore National Research Foundation Fellowship (NRF) Fellowship provides attractive funding to exceptional, young scientists and researchers below 40 years of age, to carry out independent, cutting-edge research in Singapore. Learn more

Research integrity

Staying committed to the highest ethical standards

Research integrity – scholarly publications

Learn about our commitment to the highest ethical standards, as part of our dedication to teaching, research and public service.
Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Find out how the rights and welfare of human research subjects are protected in research activities conducted by SUTD’s students and researchers.
Resources

Explore our resources

Library

Discover resources and unearth more knowledge at our open-access technology and design library.

Faculty

Meet the brilliant people behind SUTD’s innovative research.